Surprised this issue hasn't called a recall of some kind. Obviously there is a problem with the s/c and it needs to be addressed...

Just my thoughts on this...

 

most of the problems have been due to erroneous installs. You only hear about the bad

 

Yeah , you would think so. I do not have any picks but it is where the shaft bolts to the housing of the sc. I take mine to the stealership tomorrow to get checked out. who knows Im sure they will find some reason or way out of fixin it.

 

Well if its stock, you shouldn't have a problem.

 

Yeah some are but even trd admitted sometimes these seals just dont seal properly or give out.

 

It's stock. Im just wondering if the warranty covers labor whether or not they installed it.

 

I think its 12 months if not installed by them. I forget the mileage though.

 

I believe is 12 months or 12000 miles on parts only if you didn't have it done at a dealership.

 

Yea that sounds about right. Man I hope my s/c doesn't go bad on me since its not stock even though I got it installed at the dealer.

 

If its not stock and something does happen you better make it stock before going back to the dealer, or else they might look the other way

I hate warranties sometimes...

 

No Pics Im depressed enough about this I will just have to fix it and move on 5k and 5 months could I probably drive it for a month or so probably but its not going to fix itself
If everyone looks under there hood I believe there will be alot more with leaks

 

 

I have looked at the design of the Vortech blower talked with Vortech and they really wont comment because its sold by TRD
I checked part numbers on the original seals and they are single lip seals that are not going to take any pressure the bottom of the S/C has a 1/2 inch return line going directly into the oil pan and with the PCV system that is on the 2.4, which is nessasary to meet emissions in all states it is under pressure at all times untill atmospheric pressure or above is reached. With this design there is pressure on the seals in the S/C at all times except under hard acceleration or boost with the pressure in the 1/2 return line It is my opinion that it has to give some restriction to the gravity fead oil return line. I am going to check the pressure in the crankse this week end so I have some accurate numbers to supply.
My S/C was not leaking bad and is under warranty but I have elected to try some things my self. I put a temporary oil catch can on the engine removing the PCV valve
This way the crankcase runs at atmospheric pressure all the time. I have had it this way for 125 miles now and there is no sign of oil on the engine at all.
I also had my BOV in backwards which I corrected but I cant see how that could have any effect.
I am going to use a design which will actually keep the crankcase at negetive pressure using a catch can and deverter in the exhaust.
I will post my findings
Keep in mind that if you have a damaged or blown seal this is not going to fix anything
But it is of my opinion and others in the boosted community that a boosted engines crankcase should not run under pressure. ie PCV system